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‘ASHRAM OF THE RAINBOW’
A small
boutique non-profit yoga ashram with three guest rooms has been acquired near Coffs
Harbour and Byron Bay in Australia, for up to six short term guests wishing to
stay a week – please fill out the application form in the menu at the top.
Bookings
can be made now from February 2017 and after.
Collectively ascend!
STAY AND LEARN
YOGA IN EXCHANGE FOR WORK.
If you decide to apply then fill in the application form
(downloadable on-line) and email it to below.
CONTACT
People interested are welcome to contact UOCA –
Email: info@wna.org.au
Phone: 0457414301
international
+61457414301
Private classes will be conducted at the ashram.
James is an internationally qualified yoga teacher and was a lawyer from
Melbourne who worked in top international firms worldwide. Has over 25 years experience in yoga worldwide and has spent years in
India with masters and will be there to personally guide you through your deep
inner experiences and awakening to find out who you really are and how love and
life can fulfill you beyond all expectations. He embraces all religions and is
interfaith.
The yoga ashram is in a beautiful quiet two storey
house in a very secluded subtropical location in natural rainforest near
Nymboida. There is an open yoga and meditation area inside. Days are sunny,
warm and subtropical. 260 acres of hilly rainforest walks with spectacular
views, and aboriginal sacred caves nearby. Summer 30 C – October to March and
Winter 20 C - April to September.
It has an area outside for yoga on grass, a veranda
for yoga and an area inside. Kitchen, dining and relaxation area. Blended into
nature. Large fireplace for cool winter nights.
The house blends into nature and is run on
environmentally friendly sustainable energy – solar power. Water is pure from
the mountain rains. Organic vegetables and fruit are grown on site.
Each bedroom is separately positioned, opening to a
central lounge. The house is surrounded by the fruit garden then forest
eucalypts and sub-tropical rainforest. There is a Meditation and Yoga room in
the tropical garden.
And idyllic pond to bathe in on humid summer days.
The ashram is overlooking the forest and rainforest
near the hills of the Nymboida National Park.
It is
silent. Perfect for meditation. You will not see another soul apart from those
here.
YOGA, FITNESS, MEDITATION and MUSIC
The Rainbow ashram is in a beautiful quiet place for meditation and
reflection; though music is encouraged that is in harmony with the ideals of
the organisation. There will be live meditational music nights called Kirtan
followed by Satsangs (divine discussions on spiritual truth) – bring an
instrument. Some retreats are shamanic, Tantric and naturist, enquire if
interested in these retreats.
Meditation and Yoga are practiced here with a daily schedule; guests and
residents are required to attend starting 5 am – dawn and dusk is the best time
of day according to the ancient sutras. It is not necessary to have had
previous experience in meditation or yoga - this will be taught.
Depending on the retreat there will also be an intensive fitness program
associated with the yoga classes. This may include extensive outdoor fitness
pursuits - bush walking, jogging, swimming, rock climbing, kayaking, surfing,
caving, scuba diving, sky diving, yachting, etc. Participation will be optional
and charges may apply. There is a kayak course on the Nymboida river. Mountain
bike track and trail running next door. Pilgrimage Tours to holy lands will be
available soon.
More sedate retreats are available for those wishing to relax and go
deep within.
Unfortunately, there is no mobile reception, and please don’t bring a
computer, laptop or tablet. Your retreat is designed to have a break from these
devices. To go deep inside yourself without distractions. If you plan to do
business away from the office here, better to rethink your plans and why you
wish to come here (exception for activists involved with WNA projects).
DIET AND DRUGS
Residents are not to consume alcohol, drugs, meat,
coffee, sugar, and tobacco. Alternative medicine is strongly encouraged and
pharmaceutical drugs discouraged.
Resident's diet would be high quality organic
80-100% RAWFOODS and about 0-20% macrobiotic Vegan with light cooking. Rawfoods
would be encouraged and should be most of the diet. Processed foods are
discouraged.
ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
Alternative health practitioners are welcome.
Therapeutic Massage is offered as are alternative medicine including
homeopathic and naturopathic remedies by certified consultants for additional
costs.
Short term stays of a week minimum – must make a donation contribution to
costs for the intensive personal development one week to change your life (see
end of application form for details, the donation may alter at any time and
enquire about the introductory opening special half price - note – higher
income earners may have to donate more). This includes private room, all meals,
yoga and meditation classes, massage, bush walks, spiritual healing, spiritual
education, rawfood nutrition classes and transport to the ashram and from it to
Grafton. If you wish to camp your donation can be reduced significantly.
The ashram is non-profit and under a trust. For those in financial
hardship or wish to work as a volunteer under the WWOOF program please fill out
the application form and write WWOOF in retreat details, then email your
circumstances stating what you are able to contribute in work combined with
donation and they will be fairly considered, or look into a long term residency
here.
The program is intense, one to one, small groups of generally at most
six people and very personal. If you want to make profound changes in your life
then this is for you. It will give you the basic tools to become a yogi and
rejuvenate your health both physically and mentally. Payment can be made after
your application is accepted and instructions will be given to pay online using
credit card via Paypal. A deposit is
required to secure your booking. Bookings can be made now for February 2017
onwards.
Long term residents or WWOOFers
click here
If you
are interested in short term WWOOFing work or staying long term (3 months at
least to go deep into your practice) also fill out the form.
Long term residents must join Rainbow UOCA. If you join you will in
effect become a founding member of the UOCA Rainbow organisation, so it is important
to read as much information located on these websites links at the end of this
page before making your decision.
1. Workshops,
retreats and classes in UOCA yoga and meditation will be developed and offered
to all at various locations near Byron Bay.
2.
Also courses in massage, t'ai chi, art, painting, dance, music including
guitar, singing, poetry, writing, acting, photography, video and possibly film
are being developed here. Musicians and singers are welcome.
3. Here
is an example training course on nutrition and Depression
Recovery and 8 Powers to
master your mind.
4. Adventure
fitness programs is being developed.
5.
An online newsletter-magazine is also being produced and website - see
UOCA's radical TM magazine on
human rights, environmental, religious and social issues - also film scripts,
books, diaries, etc. You
may wish to
contribute an article. Or see TMMAG
for our Ezine belonging to Enligtenart Media.
6.
Political activism is part of the aims of the ashram and assistance will be
given to social and environmental activism and reform including media studies. See below end of webpage.
Particularly financial assistance as well as
residents are sought. If you would like to make a donation please contact us.
Cheques, credit card via Paypal or money
orders are acceptable and can be made anonymously.
WNA
If you want more
information or to join UOCA but are not yet ready for ashram life then please
go to Worldwide Network of Ascension (WNA)
BOOKINGS – IMPORTANT Please note that a deposit of 33% is required on booking (i.e. deposit for one week intensive retreat) and the remainder must be paid in advance before arrival. No refunds are available for cancellations or dissatisfaction or early departure. It may be possible to change booking dates. It is advisable that you make a strong commitment to going through the retreat 7 days before booking. In spiritual transformation strong emotions can arise and you must be prepared for this and committed to go through the process before booking. For further information email – info@wna.org.au |
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